What is a Hero? The textbook definition is "one of distinguished courage or ability, admired for one's deeds and noble qualities."

The 7th Annual American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter Heroes Breakfast will be held on Friday, April 20 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. All proceeds from this special event benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief.

Email us or call 787-7602 ext. 229 to learn how your organization can support the Heroes Breakfast

You can nominate an individual or group for the chance to be recognized in one of nine hero categories at this year's event. Nominations are due by 2/24:

• Youth Hero - Sponsored by St. John's Hospital
• Military Hero - Sponsored by Hanson Professional Services
• Public Safety Hero - Sponsored by O'Shea Builders
• Senior Hero- Sponsored by Concordia Village
• Education Hero - Sponsored by Horace Mann
• Community Hero - Sponsored by FitClub
• Workplace Hero - Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals
• Civic Hero - Sponsored by Bunn
• Healthcare Hero - Sponsored by Springfield Clinic
  
  
  

Learn more about each unique Hero category...

Nominate YOUR hero by filling out an online form ( email any supporting materials to Wes Lind or mail to 1045 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL 62704).

OR

Download the nomination form and mail it to 1045 Outer Park Drive,
Springfield, IL 62704 along with a written statement of support.

Meet our inspiring 2011 Heroes

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Youth Writing Contest:

The Heroes Breakfast will also honor a handful of local youths for their original poetry, short stories, or essays about a personal hero. The submission chosen by a panel of community judges will win a $200 U.S. Savings Bond for education.

Submissions should be no more than 800 words, be either typed or written in blue/black ink, and be either mailed/dropped off to 1045 Outer Park Drive or emailed to wlind@il-redcross.org by February 24.

The grade-specific writing topics are:

K-5: "I know a hero"
6-8: "A hero in my family
9-12: "A hero (past or present) who inspires me"

Thanks to the 2012 Heroes Breakfast Media Sponsors:


FOX 55/27


Neuhoff Media - 104.5 WFMB, BOSS 96.7, KISSFM 99.7,
Sports Radio 1450 WFMB/AM



Additional Thanks to Other 2012 Heroes Breakfast Supporters:


Terry Farmer Photography


A & B Printing